Chitande aulonocara (Aulonocara ethelwynnae)

Scientific name: Aulonocara ethelwynnae Meyer, Riehl & Zetzsche, 1987

The Chitande aulonocara (Aulonocara ethelwynnae) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Africa, Endemic to Chitende Island, Lake Malawi.

Chitande aulonocara care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Found over sand in intermediate habitats where rocks are lying over sand. Feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Aulonocara ethelwynnae
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.1
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.4 - 8.0 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Endemic to Chitende Island, Lake Malawi.
Conservation status (IUCN): Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming Fec